Cosmetic Products: Where to Find Sunflower Oil?

Sunflower oil is cultivated in many regions of the world for various uses. Thanks to its numerous properties, this versatile oil has become a preferred ingredient in the formulation of cosmetic care products for both skin and hair.

• Hydrating Care.

  There are several moisturising treatments based on sunflower oil. Indeed, it can be found in creams, lotions or even balms for the face or body. Sunflower oil deeply hydrates the skin. In fact, the essential fatty acids it contains provide softness and suppleness to the skin by limiting water loss. They form a film on the skin's surface that acts as a protective barrier. Sunflower oil helps dry and sensitive skin to combat dehydration and reduces unpleasant feelings of tightness.

• Protective treatments to slow down skin ageing.

  Thanks to its concentration of fatty acids and vitamins, sunflower oil possesses intriguing antioxidant properties. The tocopherols it contains are potent antioxidant agents that help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and prevent ageing. With its rich composition, sunflower oil thus provides skin protection against external aggressions. Therefore, it is frequently found in the formulation of cosmetic products such as serums or creams to protect and prevent premature cell ageing.

• Soothing and restorative care.

  Sunflower oil exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and can soothe skin irritations (superficial sunburn, tightness, minor burns, skin allergies) and redness. It can also assist in repairing damaged skin barriers. Indeed, the fatty acids found in its composition are capable of acting on inflammation markers such as the TNF-α, while mobilising inflammation cells. Various treatments have thus been formulated to alleviate sensitive and reactive skin, such as soothing creams, masks, massage oils, aftershave oils or after-sun products.

• Lip care.

  One of the most sensitive parts of the face, the lips, can become chapped, irritated or dried out by the cold. Many lip care products and balms contain sunflower vegetable oil to alleviate and soothe these unpleasant symptoms. The oil will soothe the skin by promoting the regeneration of damaged tissues.

• Scalp relief treatments.

  Sunflower oil is a component in many hair care products. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects, it soothes irritations and relieves scalp itchiness. Whether used in an oil bath or as a mask, alone or in a blend, this oil provides nourishment and protection to the scalp. It is a great ally for sensitive scalps.

• Gentle cleansing care.

  Due to its numerous virtues, sunflower oil ensures a gentle skin cleansing. It removes impurities found on the face and soothes the skin. It is found in gentle cleansing products suitable for sensitive and atopic skin such as makeup removing oils, cleansing balms or superfatted soaps.

• Baby care.

  Babies have particularly delicate skin that is prone to irritation both on the body and face. Sunflower oil, incorporated into care products such as massage oils, cleansing creams or moisturising creams, soothes irritations and redness. Its use for bathing or as a daily care product calms the sensitive and delicate skin of babies.

Understanding the biochemical composition and the numerous benefits of sunflower oil (INCI: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) has allowed us to incorporate it into the formulation of many products. Due to its moisturising and protective properties, the use of sunflower oil as a cosmetic is relevant, particularly for care intended for sensitive skin.

• The nourishing face cream provides the skin with the necessary nutrition and hydration to maintain its integrity. It ensures the proper functioning of the hydrolipidic film, acting as a protective barrier to prevent dehydration. The sunflower oil it contains nourishes and soothes the skin, allowing for deep hydration.

• The botanical blend with peony, purifies and regenerates the skin. This night serum works by moisturising the skin while limiting sebum production. This botanical blend will have a sanitising action on the skin, it will mattify it and make it more supple and plump.

• The 7-ingredient cleansing oil, is designed solely from essential ingredients necessary for its function. The sunflower oil it contains is rich in antioxidants, it protects against free radicals, nourishes the skin and facilitates skin cleansing.

• The botanical tanning blend, this serum helps to revive the complexion's radiance by providing an immediate subtle tan. It is composed of 100% natural ingredients.

• The tensor botanical assembly, composed of 7 botanical extracts, this serum tones the skin and optimises cellular regeneration. It helps to firm the skin thanks to its toning properties.

• The exfoliating night cream, composed of AHA, serves to tighten the pores, remove blackheads, and restore the skin's radiance thanks to its exfoliating action.

• The purifying face cream, enriched with sebum-regulating active ingredients, mattifies the skin, reduces blemishes and excess sebum. It helps to maintain a good level of skin hydration while limiting skin shine.

• The brightening concentrate, with its formula enriched in vitamin C provides the complexion with an instant and lasting glow. It can be added to a tinted serum or a moisturising cream. Thanks to the aloe vera it contains, it helps to combat dehydration and makes the skin softer.

• The mascara serum, lengthens and strengthens the lashes without a material effect. Formulated without silicones, it nourishes the lashes to promote their growth and make them more resilient.

• The tinted lip oils, enriched with squalane and jojoba oil, have a nourishing effect on the lips, thus combating dryness. They provide a shiny and colourful finish without a sticky effect.

• The radiance facial scrub, in the form of a melting gel, allows for a uniform and luminous complexion by promoting cellular renewal. It reveals the natural radiance of the complexion while allowing its exfoliation thanks to the apricot kernel powder it contains.

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